Contribution of transference to the psychiatric nursing process

Area of Science:

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Psychoanalytic Theory
• Mental Health Care

Background:

• Psychical suffering presents unique challenges in patient care.
• The nursing process requires adaptable frameworks for complex psychological needs.
• Transference, a key psychoanalytic concept, offers a potential lens for understanding patient dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the contribution of transference to the nursing process.
• To determine if transference can enhance the care of patients experiencing psychical suffering.

Main Methods:

• Theoretical study.
• Exploration of the research question: Can transference be utilized in the nursing process for patients with psychical suffering?

Main Results:

• Patients are viewed as subjects of the unconscious with unrecognized demands.
• Transference serves as a guide within the nursing process.
• It facilitates the interpretation of the underlying meaning of symptoms.

Conclusions:

• Transference integration into nursing diagnosis aids in care planning and implementation.
• The goal is the symbolization of the patient's symptom.
• Emphasizing speech within the therapeutic relationship empowers patients and dynamically structures the care process.